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SpaceX targets Starship’s first orbital launch with Starlink V3 satellites

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SpaceX is targeting Sept. 28 for the first orbital launch attempt of its 124-meter (407-foot) Starship-Super Heavy rocket, carrying the first Starlink V3 satellites. The milestone comes 18 years after SpaceX’s Falcon 1 reached orbit for the first time.

Discovered 2026-09-27T17:35:43.678901-07:00 | 2026-09-27T17:35:43.678901-07:00

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  • Starship’s first orbital attempt is a major milestone for SpaceX’s largest launch system and its long-term space transportation ambitions.
  • The mission will also introduce the Starlink V3 satellite generation, linking Starship’s development directly to SpaceX’s constellation deployment plans.

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